WEDDING MERCHANTS BUSINESS ACADEMY

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

2025 Conference runs November 11-13, 2025

Tickets are $210 a person through Monday

DISCOUNT DEADLINE Mar 24, 2025

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WEDDING MERCHANTS BUSINESS ACADEMY

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

2025 Conference runs November 11-13, 2025

Tickets are $210 a person through Monday

DISCOUNT DEADLINE Mar 24, 2025

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DJ Seminars

MIC DROP:Premier MC Skills

Mike Walter, Owner, Elite Entertainment

There’s no doubt... the MC makes or breaks a wedding reception. You move the wedding smoothly from intros to exits. You have the responsibility of bringing the couple’s story to life. How do you push your MC skills past the limit?

  • Stand out without stealing the spotlight
  • Use personality and humor
  • Fresh segues for a smooth flow

Mix It Up:DJ Techniques And Music Trends

Chris Washburn, Owner, Washburn Entertainment

The way wedding couples consume music has shifted. With shrinking attention spans and an ever-growing selection of songs, how do you stay up on music trends and techniques? What’s the best way to curate an ideal playlist, mix seamlessly, and create an atmosphere that keeps guests dancing?

  • Formulate a creative mindset
  • Next level transitions
  • Tips to showcase your talent

Five Star DJ:Reviews That Get You Bookings

Matt Radicelli, Founder, Mentor Pods Group Coaching

For DJs, word-of-mouth is everything. Five-star reviews help, but truly successful businesses turn happy couples, vendors, and past clients into a non-stop referral engine. In this session, we’ll go beyond just collecting reviews and show you how to build a system that drives repeat business, vendor partnerships, and high-value referrals—without spending a fortune on ads. Plus, you'll walk away with free tools and templates you can implement immediately to start seeing results

  • Leverage other wedding pros' evaluations
  • Motivate more coupes to review you
  • Reviews as a marketing technique

Words Matter:Captivating Communication For DJs

Rob Ferre, Owner, Life Of The Party, DJ, MC, and Host

As a wedding DJ, your words are as powerful as your music. Know exactly what to say in front of an audience, during sales meetings, with vendors, and in team communication. The right words can increase bookings, elevate your brand, and lead to unforgettable experiences.

  • Master the mic with key words and phrases
  • Conversations that convert to sales
  • Build stronger DJ teams

DJ SALES APPROACH:Best Presentation Mindset

Alan Berg, CSP, Global Speaking Fellow, Author, Consultant

Do you get sales inquiries, but not convert as many as you think you could (or should)? Was it your website? Your price list? Maybe your outfit? You have no idea, but your closing ratio needs a boost.

  • Convert online leads into appointments
  • Close the sale faster
  • Common DJ sales mistakes

High Energy Transitions:Live DJ Workshop

DJ Hapa, Head Coach, thedjcoach.com

Music and technique options are endless. With AI, new tech, software, and social media, you are more connected than ever. So why do you feel so lost? Simplify what it means to be a top-tier performer. Sharpen your DJ skills and find out what sets you apart from your competition and books the job.

  • Jaw-dropping transitions
  • Mixing skills that fill the dance floor
  • Trends to follow - trends to ignore

WEALTHY WORKFLOW :Optimize DJ Processes And Elevate Pricing

Jessica McKelvey, Owner, DJ Jess McKelvey

You’re got the talent. You’ve done the prep. You invested in the gear. The amount of hours you put into each event results in a truly customized experience. How do you determine your DJ/MC rate in your market? What factors make your services worth more than your competitors?

  • Discovery calls that lead to sales
  • Price lists for the talent plus production fee model
  • Workflow that allows you to charge more